Security News

Critical Microsoft NTLM vulnerabilities allow remote code execution on any Windows machine
2019-06-11 16:57

The Preempt research team found two critical Microsoft vulnerabilities that consist of three logical flaws in NTLM, the company’s proprietary authentication protocol. These vulnerabilities allow...

Near-Ubiquitous Critical Microsoft RCE Bugs Affect All Versions of Windows
2019-06-11 16:00

The two CVEs allow bypasses to get around NTLM relay attack mitigations.

Microsoft Pushing for a Passwordless Windows 10
2019-06-11 15:12

Microsoft wants to make its Windows platform passwordless and the latest Windows 10 release marks one step closer to that goal.  read more

Microsoft Warns of Large Spam Campaign Hitting Europe
2019-06-10 19:48

Attackers Using Older Office ExploitMicrosoft is warnings about a large-scale spamming campaign hitting several countries in Europe, with the attackers using an old Office exploit to send emails...

Microsoft Warns of Email Attacks Executing Code Using an Old Bug
2019-06-10 16:10

The flaw affected all versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows and architecture types dating back to 2000, and was patched in November 2017.

Microsoft warns of time-travelling equation exploit – are you safe?
2019-06-10 14:26

An Office bug that was squashed back in 2017 is still in widespread use - make sure your computer hasn't slipped through the patch cracks!

Praise the lard! Police hook up with Microsoft to school us on National Phish and Chip Day
2019-06-07 13:15

Scam warning slipped into Blighty's favourite greasefest Today is National Fish and Chip* Day, and tech giant Microsoft has wasted no time wading in with the police to school the UK about phishing scams.…

Windows 10 passwords won't expire: Why Microsoft says this will make your account safer
2019-06-06 15:37

Changing passwords frequently is not only a pain, but also unsafe, according to Microsoft. Here's why the company's decision to remove password expirations is a good one.

Microsoft dismisses new Windows RDP ‘bug’ as a feature
2019-06-06 11:56

Researchers have found an unexpected behavior in a Windows feature designed to protect remote sessions.

Devs slam Microsoft for injecting tech-support scam ads into their Windows Store apps
2019-06-04 05:06

Redmond kinda just shrugs after advertising systems sling scareware pop-ups at users Application makers are crying foul after some of their programs distributed via the Windows Store pops open...